Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $178.80 | 5.224% | $188.1405 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
Purchase #2 | $132.43 | 3.264% | $136.7525 | $136.75 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
Purchase #3 | $244.90 | 12.177% | $274.7215 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
Purchase #4 | $246.38 | 3.600% | $255.2497 | $255.25 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
Purchase #5 | $92.82 | 6.391% | $98.7521 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #6 | $130.28 | 3.265% | $134.5336 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
Purchase #7 | $6.36 | 13.179% | $7.1982 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.97 | $1,095.3481 | $1,095.34 | $1,095.35 | $1,095.30 |